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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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